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NFZ 1042

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 1042
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 156,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 150,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 140,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 140,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear‘’rear section’’ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 140,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear‘’rear section’’ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 140,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured fractured on inner bead area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has several large tears on it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe connection with brake hose was covered in brake fluid but no leak was found during the test.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to full check certain items /areas due to factory fitted undertrays / covers etc.

Pass 30 May 2022 123,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 123,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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NFZ 1042 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFZ 1042, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFZ 1042 registered?

NFZ 1042 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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